About
Pacific Coast Farming (formerly known as Pacific Vineyard Co.) has been managing premium varietal wine grapes on the Central Coast of California since planting its first vineyards in 1973. In July of 2019 we changed our name to Pacific Coast Farming to better represent our expanding services. Our Vineyard Managers/Partners, Erin Amaral and Jim McGarry, along with Consulting Vineyard Manager/Partner, George Donati, provide a turn-key operation for our clients' needs from pre-plant investigation, vineyard development, management of vineyard operations, and arranging for future wine production.
We currently manage over 1,600 acres of vineyards in San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County. Our vineyards are primarily in the Edna Valley, but also in Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Avila Beach, Paso Robles, Templeton, San Miguel, Santa Maria and Lompoc.
Our properties grow several varieties of grapes. On the central coast of San Luis Obispo County, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the most desired grape varietals in the Edna Valley. Growing in popularity, Grenache, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Gruner Veltliner and others. In the north county of San Luis Obispo County, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, and Zinfandel are just a few of the many varietials that can grow in the warmer climate. And, in Santa Barbara County, the varietals again favor Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also Gamay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris.
With the high demand for, not only Edna Valley grapes, but also the unique varietals grown in SLO and Santa Barbara Counties, our fruit has been sold to wineries as far south as San Diego, north to Napa and to several wineries throughout the United States.
The history of Edna Valley in viticulture began in 1973 when Norman Goss and Jack Niven planted the first vines in the Edna Valley. Forecasters predicted a boom in wine consumption in the United States and advised grape growers to plant similar varietals as to consumption patterns occurring in Europe in the early 1970s. Mr. Goss and Mr. Niven then discovered own-rooted varietals and began planting. As success grew, so did the acreage. The first plantings included: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, White Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
Today, in keeping with the Central Coast’s cool climate, Pacific Coast Farming currently grows seventeen different varietals. This range includes the more common Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to the obscure Teroldego and Gruner Veltliner varietals. With roughly 1,400 acres certified sustainable, and more on the way, our vineyard practices have changed greatly to meet the demand of our changing environment, prepare for the future, and work with our clients to provide the highest quality fruit.
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